Pennsylvania Academy of Science: Student Research Grant

Pennsylvania Academy of Science: Student Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pennsylvania Academy of Science
Amount: Up to US $750
Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Summary

The Pennsylvania Academy of Science offers funding for undergraduate and graduate student research in the sciences, with grants of up to $750. Proposals must be submitted by students with faculty guidance and will be reviewed by experts. Key eligibility includes active PAS membership for mentors and clarity in student roles. Applications are due by February 29, 2024, and funds can be used for supplies, equipment, and essential travel. Adherence to academic integrity is crucial.

Overview

The Pennsylvania Academy of Science has funds available to support UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE COLLEGE STUDENT research in the natural, physical, or social sciences. Proposals should be written and submitted by the student under faculty guidance. Proposals will undergo review by professional referees, and evaluation by the PAS Research Grant Committee. Grant proposals for the upcoming cycle will be evaluated under a new schedule; proposals will be due no later than February 29, 2024 and notice of funding determination will be announced at the PAS Annual Meeting. Grants are made in the amount of $750 or less, as requested in the proposal and, therefore, proposal budgets should take this limit into consideration.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Mentors/Principle Investigators must be active members of PAS; additionally Mentors will be requested to assist with the grant review process.Mentors/Principle Investigators can submit up to 2 proposals for funding consideration.More than one student author may be on a single proposal; however the specific roles of each of the student researchers towards the project, and towards writing of the proposal should be clear.Projects should be of such nature that they could be initiated and completed within one year.The PAS funds are to be used primarily for expendable supplies, small pieces of equipment, and travel, living and/or housing expenses, if essential for the project.

Ineligibility

Funds are not to be used for major pieces of equipment.Plagiarism will not be tolerated, and it is the role of the supervising PAS member to ensure the academic integrity of the proposal. Consequently, any proposals that fail to adhere to appropriate standards will be returned without review, and the grant submitter will be prohibited from publication (including abstracts at the subsequent Annual Meeting) with the Pennsylvania Academy of Science for one yearAdditionally, the supervising PAS member will not be allowed to sponsor proposals to PAS for the next review cycle.